Hardware and Software Components and Licensure


The hardware and software components for this technology initiative includes a classroom set of 20 (one set for each grade level: 5 grade levels) of the Dell Inspiron 15 laptop computers, along with the Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 software for each computer. Although the laptops are going to be used for Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math along with Math facts in a Flash, STAR Math and STAR Reading, DCAS, and mimio, the software and programs are already in purchased and put into place by the school district. Along with the programs and software already purchased by the district, the virus protection is also another factor that will be been taken care of by the district.
Below are the costs of the laptop computers for student use and the intended software:Hardware:
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Inspiron 15
Intel® Celeron® 900 (1MB cache/2.20GHz/800Mhz FSB), Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
All items listed below are included in the unit price:

Unit Price: $597.99

Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
System Color
Jet Black
LCD Panel
Bright, glossy widescreen 15.6 WLED display (1366x768)
Camera
No Webcam Option
Video Card
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
Sound
High Definition Audio 2.0
Memory
2GB DDR2 at 800MHz
Hard Drive
160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Combo or DVD+RW Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Network
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Battery
4-cell battery
Wireless Networking Cards
Dell 1397 Wireless-G
Bluetooth
None
Dell Recycling
None
Productivity
No Microsoft Office
Software - Antivirus
McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
Entertainment and Editing Software
None
Adobe Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
Dial-Up Internet Access
No ISP requested
Hardware Support Services
3 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Installation Services
None
Complete Care
None




Total Cost of Laptops: $597.99 ea. X 50 (2 laptops per classroom x 25 classrooms) = $29899.50


Software Components:

The software components below are intended for student use for writing, drafting, data collection, brainstorming, assessment, and individual and collaborative purposes, along with interactive lessons and activities.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010
$99.95 X 50 laptops = $4997.50
Microsoft Excel 2010
$ 49.95 X 50 laptops = $2497.50
Smartboard (For interactive lessons)
*Site license already purchased

Total Cost of Proposed Software: $4997.50 + $2497.50 = $7495.00
*Total Cost of Technology Initiative (Hardware and Software): $ 37394.50



Updating of Existing Hardware/Software:

Our school currently utilized Computers on Wheels (COWS) for small and whole group technology instruction. The computers currently being used are only a year old and are small notebook Dell computers. They have wireless internet access and basic Microsoft software. These computers must be signed out in advance since they are shared by the entire school and it is typically not possible to keep them for an extended period of time. By adding 2 additional laptops to each classroom, the teachers will be able to integrate technology throughout the school day and also provide enrichment for students who need it. The existing computers are running Microsoft Office 2007 and this will not need to be updated as it is compatible with the newer Microsoft Office 2010 that we will purchase for the new computers.
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